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​​​MCBA NEWSLETTER


​​​​​   march 21, 2022



2022
March Events
3/25/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar


3/28/2022 (Mon.)
Law Day Committee Meeting

3/29/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

April Events

4/1/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/8/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/12/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

4/15/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/19/2022 (Tues.)
CLE - canceled

4/20/2022 (Wed.)
Bench/Bar Listening Session

4/22/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/26/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

4/29/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

May Events

5/4/2022 (Wed.)
Law Day Event - 4.00 pm

5/6/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/10/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

5/13/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/17/2022 (Tues.)
CLE 

5/20/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/27/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/30/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

June Events
6/3/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/10/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/14/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

6/17/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/21/2022 (Tues.)
Annual Meeting

6/24/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/28/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting
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happy hour - last week


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Prairie State Legal Services' Courthouse Eviction Project

The Illinois eviction moratorium expired on October 3, 2021, bringing with it a wave of eviction filings after a lengthy pause under both state and federal moratoriums. Since then, the Prairie State Legal Services’ courthouse eviction project has been a successful joint effort requiring the cooperation of the Court and the private bar to ensure that tenants navigating eviction court can get legal advice and that both parties can learn about and benefit from available rental assistance. From the first week of October 2021 to the first week of March 2022, Prairie State has served an estimated 220 cases through the project. Each week at the time set for first appearances in eviction court, Prairie State staff attorneys gather along with volunteer attorneys and paralegals to provide legal advice to all eligible tenants who want it. After receiving advice, tenants may reach agreement with their landlord to resolve their case, or seek a trial on the issues. Volunteers have been critical to the success of the program, and we thank our colleagues, many of whom are MCBA members, for their contributions. These include representatives from the Illinois JusticeCorps program (which also runs a self-help desk at the McLean County law library) and from State Farm’s law department.

We have also partnered with other area agencies to streamline access to services that can impact the resolution of these cases. The Immigration Project is a housing stability services provider designated by the Illinois Housing Development Authority to assist renters with requests for Court-Based Rental Assistance (CBRAP). The Immigration Project has a table down the hall from Prairie State’s clinic to help renters apply for that funding on the spot. The clinic has also hosted representatives from the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal, PATH, and Mid-Central Community Action, which have provided emergency assistance and service referrals to tenants.

In addition to Prairie State’s courthouse eviction project, Prairie State attorneys advocate on housing issues in several ways. Attorney Emily Petri leads the Bloomington-Normal section of Prairie State's Fair Housing Project. The Fair Housing Project investigates and challenges cases of discrimination by housing providers. The Project helps clients resolve fair housing disputes and conducts community legal education on fair housing rights and responsibilities. Attorneys Adrian Barr and Erin Duncan co-chair the United Way of McLean County Housing Assistance Coalition, which gathers agency representatives to address issues of area housing instability. The Coalition anticipates releasing a periodic report this month about current issues and trends in this arena. 


​Please direct any questions to Erin Duncan at eduncan@pslegal.org

NOMINATION DEADLINE - APRIL 4

THE MCLEAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
​FOR the
2022 LINCOLN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

The McLean County Bar Association is seeking nominations for the Lincoln Award of Excellence. Established in 1997, this award seeks to recognize attorneys for their service to the legal community as well as for their contributions to the community. The nominee must be a member of the McLean County Bar Association, respected as a citizen and member of the legal profession and be an example of the best of our profession who has a demonstrated commitment to public service, public good and who has dedicated his/her effort to improve the quality of life in our community and society.

​Retired attorneys who were involved in these activities during their career are also eligible to be nominated.
More Information & Nomination Form

court approved mediators list 

Mediators List

2022
MCBA YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR
AWARD A
PPLICATION

DEADLINE - April 30th
The MCBA is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year Award. In order to be considered for the award, one must be (1) under the age of 36 or less than 10 years in practice, and (2) a member in good standing with the McLean County Bar Association. Evaluation criteria include employment history, individual achievements in the practice of law, service to the MCBA, and community/pro bono service.​
Nomination Form

I.S.U Lawyer Referral Registration Opportunity

from
Samantha M. Vazquez
Students’ Attorney
Dean of Students Office
Illinois State University
Ph: (309) 438-2008
Email: smvazqu@illinoisstate.edu
Website: www.DeanofStudents.IllinoisState.edu
​
In my role as the Students’ Attorney at ISU, students often come to me looking for referrals for local attorneys to hire. In an effort to get the best, most accurate referrals, I’ve composed a survey for attorneys to add their name/contact info/areas of practice. 

If you are interested, please find the survey at this LINK. Thank you for your consideration.

law day 2022
Wednesday, may 4 at 4.00 pm

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Next Law Day Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 28 at noon via zoom.

recorded cle opportunities


state of the circuit cle
originally posted - january 18
recording ends - april 30

[One Hour General CLE Credit Approved]
​

This presentation was sponsored by the McLean County Bar Association. This presentation was the annual program on the state of the 11th Circuit Courts presented by the McLean County Circuit Court Judges.​
Case Category Reference Sheet
Recording Registration

Social Security
From Retirement To Disability

What You And Your Clients Need To Know
​
ORIGINALLY POSTED - FEBRUARY 15
RECORDING ENDS - JULY 31

[One Hour General CLE Credit Approved]
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Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming one of our own local attorneys. Frank Hoffman has been in private practice for over 40 years. His federal law practice is concentrated in areas of personal and business bankruptcy as well as social security disability law. Mr. Hoffman will be presenting on various components of Social Security Law. He will touch on the historical perspective. His focus will be on two components of Social Security Law. He will touch on Retirement and then focus on Disability. ​
Recording Registration


"Abuse and Stalking and Assault, Oh My!":
Seeking or Defending against OPs and Other Protective Orders 


​ORIGINALLY POSTED - March 15

RECORDING ENDS - SEPTEMBER 30
​

​[Up to 2 Hours General CLE Credit Approved]
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​
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming two of our own local Judges! Hon. David W. Butler (Ret.) and Hon. Scott Kording put together an update on Orders of Protections. Learn the purposes and differences of the four most common personal protective orders, including Orders of Protection (OPs), Stalking No Contact Orders (SNCOs), Civil No Contact Orders (CNCOs), and Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs); who can be protected by the orders; the procedures for the filing and hearing of Petitions for these orders, including how emergency orders (EOPs, ESNCOs, and ECNCOs) are handled; the protective-order remedies available to victims of abuse/stalking/assault; plus some advanced practice tips that should help both the “newbie” and the “old pro” attorneys alike.
Material Reference Page
Recording Registration


new to your office?

If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well. 
New to My Office!

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click on the above logo to find more information
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​SAVE THE DATE! 

Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA)
Is Proud to Announce
The 32nd Annual Legal Educational Seminar
Will be held in Conjunction with the
McLean County Bar Association
On Friday, September 16, 2022
At the Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL

​friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday

8:00 am- 9:00 am

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Downtown Bloomington
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mark your calendar
​2021 & 2022

2022
​April 20 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
​May 4 - Law Day 4:00 pm

May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update - IN PERSON at 2nd Pres

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BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2022 Schedule
Please contact​ Jennifer.julius@pnc.com if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Jennifer at 309.655.5484

career opportunities


logan
county
​sao
​

seeks ​
Details-Updated
updated 3-14

2 assistant
state's
​attorney
​



​mclean county

seeks
Asst PD I
Asst. PD III-FILLED
updated 3-14


​PUBLIC
​DEFENDER
​2 openings



​LOGAN
COUNTY


​seeks
Details
posted 3-7


pubLic
​defender



​immigration project

seeks
Managing Atty
Staff Attorney
posted 3-3


2 attorney positions


​GUARDIAN & ADVOCACY COMMISSION

seeks
Details
posted 3-3

technical advisor II 


woodford
​COUNTY
GOVERNMENT

​seeks
Details
posted 2-21

deputy
clerk




​​PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES


​seeks
Details
updated 3-3

many openings ranging from attorney staff positions to LEGAL
​SECRETARY



​
​state farm
insurance
company

seeks
Corp. Lit. Counsel
Tax Counsel
Tax Paralegal
Ends in March


Corp. Litigation Counsel & 
​tax ​counsel &
​paralegal


office space available


1,400 square feet

Ground floor previously office space for a law firm. Only minutes away from the court house.
624 N. Main Street

DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
​office space for rent
the murphey building - 
two blocks from the courthouse

306 E. Grove Street - Bloomington

ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
FOR RENT
Two offices, each about 430 square feet. 
Both ideal for a sole practioner and assistant.

Call or text 309-531-0445

DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING
​FOR SALE

105 N. Center Street - Bloomington

DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
​FOR SALE OR LEASE

DOWNTOWN - ​BLOOMINGTON
210 S. East Street - Bloomington

bar committee activities

2022
Law Day Committee Meeting - March 28 noon
​​​​CLE Committee Meeting - March 29 noon
​​​BOG Meeting - April 12 noon


Executive Committee 
President                            
​Kathleen Kraft

2nd VP
Judge Pablo Eves

Secretary
Nargis Khokhar
1st VP
​Nathan B. Hinch

Immediate Past President
Julia Davis

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
Disclaimer:
The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) presents the information on this web site as an information service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. The information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Those using this information should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
Board of Governors
John L. Pratt
Brendan Bukalski
Michael Butts
​Dean Davis


Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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